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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.87, 1,048.30 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.87, 1,048.30 and 332.54 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.87 : 1,048.30 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.87/1,048.30 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.87x = 1,048.30 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.87x = 348,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,601.68/698.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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